At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a supportive team providing emergency care in a state-of-the-art facility.
- Company: Peace Arch Hospital, a leading acute care hospital in scenic White Rock, BC.
- Benefits: Competitive fee-for-service remuneration and access to advanced diagnostic services.
- Other info: Work in a diverse environment committed to respect, caring, and trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a growing community with excellent patient flow.
- Qualifications: Must be certified in Emergency Medicine and eligible for full licensure in BC.
The Peace Arch Hospital Emergency Department is seeking part-time and full-time Emergency Physicians to join our collegial and well-supported team. We maintain great relationships with all specialty and hospitalist groups within our hospital, making it a very positive working environment.
Peace Arch Hospital is a 171-bed, UBC-affiliated acute care hospital in scenic White Rock, BC. We offer inpatient medicine, surgery, orthopedics, anaesthesia, obstetrics, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and critical care services, as well as a variety of ambulatory services. The emergency department has over 55,000 visits annually and is projected to increase to 70,000 by 2030 due to rapid population growth in the White Rock/South Surrey area. We have access to a full range of diagnostic services including 24/7 access to CT, Ultrasound, and MRI. Local and regional subspecialty support is excellent.
Our new emergency department was completed in Jan 2022. This state-of-the-art facility has quadrupled the square footage of the current department and features 55 single-patient treatment spaces, a child and family-friendly treatment area, and a dedicated mental health and substance use waiting and treatment area. We are on the cutting edge of technology with our new art airway equipment and a C-arm for fracture reduction.
Remuneration is fee for service, which is excellent in our ER due to our great patient flow. Candidates will be certified in Emergency Medicine with either the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP-EM) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC). The successful applicant must be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
Peace Arch Hospital is a 188 bed hospital in White Rock, BC, offering medical, surgical, acute geriatric, obstetrics, palliative, psychiatric, and telemetry services as well as 24/7 emergency services with after-hours emergency surgery with over 53,000 visits annually.
Peace Arch Hospital has completed an Emergency Department expansion and upgrades project that includes five upgraded perioperative suites (operating rooms) and a new Medical Device Reprocessing department.
Qualifications: ACLS, ATLS, CCFP EM, CPSBC Eligible for Full License, FRCPC, PALS.
About Fraser Health: Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff, and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring, and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Emergency Physician in White Rock employer: Fraser Health Authority
Fraser Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation and performance in healthcare, offering a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. Located in Surrey, BC, the Central City Tower provides a vibrant environment that supports work-life balance and fosters a sense of community among over 50,000 staff members. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Fraser Health ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
